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The World Ocean Versus the Continent

Jacek Bartosiak -

For centuries, the power that controls the seas – the “World Ocean” – has successfully stymied continental rivals and dictated the rules of world trade. The German geographer Friedrich Ratzel described this contest as one between the Leviathan and the Behemoth, respectively. The Behemoth tries to tear the Leviathan to shreds using his horns and teeth, while […]

Japan’s Indispensable Role in Southeast Asia

Phillip Orchard -
One of the funnier moments of the past few years in geopolitics took place in 2017 in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's bedroom. Duterte had...

Fertilizers and Food Insecurity

Allison Fedirka -
Next week is Thanksgiving, a U.S. holiday that celebrates, and is celebrated with, food. This year, however, Americans are reckoning with rising food prices....

Daily Memo: Taiwan Rumors and Visits, US-Russian Spy Meeting

Geopolitical Futures -
China and Taiwan. China has reportedly been cracking down on a surge of online speculation about a possible cross-strait conflict with Taiwan. Like many...

Explanations for the Labor Shortage

George Friedman -
The current breakdown of the global supply chain threatens to change the future of the world. If this worsens, the fabric of the global...

Daily Memo: China Finds Some Support for TPP Bid, AUKUS Fallout

Geopolitical Futures -
Two down, nine to go. China's longshot bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has at least some backing within...

Why Australia Spurned France

George Friedman -
The decision by the Australian government to join a U.S.-British consortium to help construct a nuclear submarine capability enraged France, whose previous efforts to...

Daily Memo: Europe’s Soaring Gas Prices, North Korea’s Uranium Processing

Geopolitical Futures -
Energy bailout? Britain’s business secretary on Monday met with energy companies to discuss rising natural gas prices. The energy sector had earlier warned the...

Daily Memo: US, UK, Australia Forge New Security Pact

Geopolitical Futures -
Joining forces. British, Australian and U.S. leaders announced a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific on Wednesday. The trilateral “AUKUS” program will focus on...

Daily Memo: China’s Recovery, No Chips and Surprise Trips

Geopolitical Futures -
China’s economy sputters. A data dump coming Wednesday is expected to show slumps in several Chinese economic indicators in August, including industrial production and...

On Geoeconomics

Antonia Colibasanu -
Last week, I spoke and moderated at several conferences in person – a rare thing since the pandemic began – whose topics ranged from...

Daily Memo: Biden Sticks to Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadline

Geopolitical Futures -
Hard deadline. Resisting pressure from G-7 members, U.S. President Joe Biden said Washington would not change the Aug. 31 deadline for the complete withdrawal...
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